Synopsis
A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumour that their families are from the same line. This fateful visit commences an epic narrative of sex, class, betrayal, and revenge.
Key facts
Cast
Nastassia Kinsky
Original language
English
Production companies
Renn Productions
Based on
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
Awards
Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Academy Award for Best Production Design, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films, César Award for Best Film
Setting
England
Filming locations
Locronan, Morlaix, Plomelin
Crew
Screenplay
Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn, Roman Polanski
Producer
Claude Berri, Jean-Pierre Rassam
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- BFI London Film Festival 2012 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2012 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2012 generic
- Academy Awards 1981 academy_award
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Tess - Extraits De La Bande Originale - Philippe Sarde (1979) | 9 releases, 1979-1981: MCA Records, Philips, Victor |
| 7" vinyl | Tess - Philippe Sarde (1979) | 1 release, 1979: Philips |
| CD | Tess - Extraits De La Bande Originale - Philippe Sarde (1979) | 1 release, 2023: Music Box Records |
| Cassette | Tess - Extraits De La Bande Originale - Philippe Sarde (1979) | 1 release, 1981: MCA Records |
Versions & editions
| Alternate cut | 190 min | |
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | Roman Polanski |
| Cast | Nastassia Kinsky |
| Screenplay | Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn, Roman Polanski |
| Producer | Claude Berri, Jean-Pierre Rassam |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
